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Jayasudha not averse to contesting elections

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Queering the pitch: A relative greeting actress Jayasudha and her husband Nitin Kapur after the former was conferred with doctorate recently by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, on Saturday. —

HYDERABAD: Tinsel diva of yesteryears Jayasudha, who recently made her political debut through Congress party, did not rule out the possibility of her contesting the elections if any such offer is made by the party high command.

Though she largely avoided political queries at a party she hosted for media on Saturday, she did not deny the possibility of her entry into serious politics by contesting for Parliamentary polls. “I can not say anything now. I surely will not go around asking for a ticket. But if offered, I will weigh my options carefully before accepting it. After all, I have people pinning their hopes on me,” she said on the sidelines of the programme.

Women’s welfare

If elected, Ms. Jayasudha said, she will devote her time for women’s welfare. Fighting for 33 per cent reservations for women in the legislature and working for an exclusive women’s helpline will top her list of priorities.

“Women being subjected to domestic violence do not have anywhere to go. They are scared of approaching the police and silently put up with violence. A helpline in the lines of 108 and 100 can offer them the much needed community support,” she said.

Though she explicitly refused to comment on her political aspirations, the party she hosted was widely interspersed with hints. A website titled ‘Mee Jayasudha’ ( www.meejayasudhacongress.com) launched on the occasion amply reflected her loyalty to the party. A documentary released on the occasion too left many indications.

Citing the honorary doctorate she recently received from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Ms. Jayasudha felicitated journalists who aided her growth so far.

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